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Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:31 pm Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
Here's a nostalgic picture of a VERMONT TRANSIT 4106; note "SCENICRUISER SERVICE" emblazoned above the windows.............
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/531213718529696593/
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Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:24 pm Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
In 1975, VERMONT TRANSIT was acquired by GREYHOUND, and became a subsidiary line...........
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_Transit_Lines
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Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:20 pm Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
If my memory serves me correctly, the "mystery" VanHool I had previously mentioned was a Model T-900 (I know that "WESTERN TRAILWAYS" once operated several of this type, back in la ... |
Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:50 pm Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
traildriver:
Thanks for this info; I was not aware of this development.
I've always considered VanHool an "exotic" bus, as they are, indeed, not to be seen in my area.
I DID, howeve ... |
Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:28 pm Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
While on the subject of the long-forgotten "WESTCHESTER"...........
www.nywbry.com
["RIDE THE WESTCHESTER"] |
Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:26 pm Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
W.B.:
Compare these "SURFACE" and "AVENUE B" photos..........
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?154552
https://www.nycsubway.org/perl/show?153092
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Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:16 pm Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
W.B.:
Agreed.
I still wonder why it took from 1941 (when the Dyre Avenue shuttle opened on the ex-NYW&B row up in "da Bronx") until 1957 to tie the line into the "Eye-Are-Tee' ... |
Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:10 pm Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
One thing I noticed about all the pictures of "The Little Red Bus That Could": Is it my imagination, or was their red and cream paint scheme along the lines of Surface ("Ride The Surfa ... |
Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:38 pm Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
A few long-defunct operators........
WEST FORDHAM TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
WHITE PLAINS BUS COMPANY
WHITE PLAINS & PLEASANTVILLE BUS LINES
WESTCHESTER COACH COMPANY
LINCOLN COACH ... |
Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:26 pm Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
See:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee-Line_Bus_System
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Avenue_Railway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westchester_Electric_Railroad
https://en.wikipedia.o ... |
Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:19 pm Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
Speaking of the long-defunct (and largely forgotten) NYW&B Ry, here is an excellent historical site...........
www.nywbry.com
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Topic: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:15 pm Subject: Buses in Westchester, post-1937 NYW&B abandonment |
Curious...........
In December, 1937, the big green MUs of the opulent, grandoise (but cash-strapped) NYW&B made their last runs from Westchester down to the Bronx.
I've always wondered what ... |
Topic: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:49 pm Subject: "Happy Birthday, IRT!":Influences:Philly/Chicago |
Heard this on 1010 WINS.........
Earlier today, due to a police investigation at Grand Central, there was extremely limited Lexington Avenue "Eye-Are-Tee" service (4/5/6); #5 trains had b ... |
Topic: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
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Forum: Over The Road Carriers Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:16 am Subject: Recalling the long-defunct intercity operators..... |
Recalling the days when Eagles still soared proudly............
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/544161567479390202/
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Topic: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:59 am Subject: MaBSTOA Nostalgia ("Take 2") |
Here's another "AVENUE B" snippet in the "what if" category......
The "Little Red Bus That Could" purchased "Dangerfields" in 1965, one of five delivered tha ... |
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